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ScanSource - Helping VARs Grow Their BusinessWed, 30 Nov 2016 20:47:29 +0000en-UShourly1ScanSourceBlogshttps://feedburner.google.comFind the Best Business Phone System for Youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/E20eKEi2n_c/
http://blogs.scansource.com/find-the-best-business-phone-system-for-you/#commentsWed, 30 Nov 2016 20:47:29 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18148What&#8217;s Best: Cloud, Onsite or Hybrid? Purchasing a new business phone system is a big decision. Unified communications (UC) capabilities can give your organization new ways to communicate and collaborate. But you have more choices when it comes to deploying your new phone system–onsite, in the cloud, or hybrid. Take the ShoreTel assessment quiz to [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/E20eKEi2n_c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/find-the-best-business-phone-system-for-you/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/find-the-best-business-phone-system-for-you/ShoreTel Spotlight: Karen Burton, Reseller Financial Services (RFS)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/L8nj6UBw8v0/
http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-karen-burton-reseller-financial-services-rfs/#commentsTue, 29 Nov 2016 13:00:58 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18151The ScanSource RFS team offers flexible financing options for ShoreTel partners. From trade credit terms to leasing, we work closely with our resellers to identify solutions that optimize cash flow, maximize purchasing power, and allow you to pursue sales opportunities whenever and wherever they arise. Karen Burton’s role on this team of RFS experts allows [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/L8nj6UBw8v0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-karen-burton-reseller-financial-services-rfs/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-karen-burton-reseller-financial-services-rfs/7 Benefits of Skype for Businesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/DDJG8uERy0s/
http://blogs.scansource.com/7-skype-benefits/#commentsMon, 28 Nov 2016 18:18:49 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17244Instant messenger software is quite common in the workplace as it’s often easier to answer a quick question via IM chat than waiting for an email to be returned. Additionally, software for videoconferencing and multiple user conversations and file sharing is also common in professional environments. But now, Skype for Business allows businesses to combine [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/DDJG8uERy0s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/7-skype-benefits/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/7-skype-benefits/8 IT Spending Trends to Look For in 2017http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/vcXfbpwS2WA/
http://blogs.scansource.com/8-it-spending-trends-to-look-for-in-2017/#commentsWed, 16 Nov 2016 20:26:26 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18145According to Gartner, IT spending should rebuild in 2017 by 2.9 percent. This is a slight increase over this past year, while Analyst firm Forrester indicates growth in the tech industry to rise 5.1 percent. This can only mean IT is no longer looked at as just a cost center but rather an investment that [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/vcXfbpwS2WA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/8-it-spending-trends-to-look-for-in-2017/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/8-it-spending-trends-to-look-for-in-2017/Marketing: How ScanSource Communications Can Help Youhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/VnZXneOk-AI/
http://blogs.scansource.com/marketing-how-scansource-communications-can-help-you/#commentsFri, 11 Nov 2016 13:00:29 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18138ScanSource focuses on adding value to our ShoreTel resellers in many ways. We invest our time and energy in marketing and enablement programs for our partners, such as customized marketing packages, strategic marketing planning, lead generation and more. Here is a look at trends and hot tips to help you keep your marketing initiatives on [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/VnZXneOk-AI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/marketing-how-scansource-communications-can-help-you/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/marketing-how-scansource-communications-can-help-you/Taking Action on IoT Challengeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/9UE2Q8X7LTQ/
http://blogs.scansource.com/taking-action-on-iot-challenges/#commentsFri, 04 Nov 2016 20:16:46 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18132We’ve been deluged with information about the Internet of Things and its impact on the world, but there’s a critical aspect that’s been missed – the way in which all of that IoT potential is turned into action. Addressing that transformation can be a challenge, but there are ways to make it work. The new [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/9UE2Q8X7LTQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/taking-action-on-iot-challenges/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/taking-action-on-iot-challenges/What are the Deployment Options for Skype for Business?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/Ll9SAkj5sZw/
http://blogs.scansource.com/deploying-skype-for-business/#commentsThu, 03 Nov 2016 06:15:43 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17142What are the Deployment Options for Deploying Skype for Business? Microsoft’s Skype for Business is an enterprise-level messaging platform that gives customers two choices for deployment: on-site deployment (or on-premises), and a cloud-hosted option through Microsoft&#8217;s Office 365 Enterprise offering. Both options come with their own set of benefits and challenges. Helping your customers understand [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/Ll9SAkj5sZw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/deploying-skype-for-business/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/deploying-skype-for-business/SATO’s CLNX™ Series Printers Take Printing To a New Levelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/syRp-Ya5AB8/
http://blogs.scansource.com/satos-clnx-series-printers-take-printing-to-a-new-level/#commentsFri, 28 Oct 2016 18:33:30 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18125Barcode printers seem to be widely available for just about every market. Each offering the latest and greatest technology, it’s not easy to navigate which one has the best features over another. But sometimes you find one that seems to do practically everything, and offer reliability. While bells and whistles are nice to have, it’s [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/syRp-Ya5AB8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/satos-clnx-series-printers-take-printing-to-a-new-level/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/satos-clnx-series-printers-take-printing-to-a-new-level/ShoreTel Spotlight: Chris Giordanellihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/Z8qOtCpw3xQ/
http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-chris-giordanelli/#commentsWed, 26 Oct 2016 13:52:25 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18111Chris, a superhero buff, works in the Information Technology department (Development Branch) as a Senior Software Engineer/Architect. Here he spends his time building web applications that are designed to make it easier for our resellers, vendors and employees to buy and sell, while overall enriching the ScanSource experience. In his role, Chris loves the problem-solving [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/Z8qOtCpw3xQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-chris-giordanelli/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-chris-giordanelli/Say Goodbye to Communications Complexityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/1BfYPqpW7GE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/say-goodbye-to-communications-complexity/#commentsTue, 25 Oct 2016 21:10:38 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18117Tired of managing multiple vendors and dial plans, complicated phone system protocols, or restrictive network solutions? Want a business phone system that &#8220;just works,&#8221; no matter your size, industry or need? ShoreTel IP business phone systems are designed from the ground up to streamline the work of administrators and end users alike. Whether you want to [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/1BfYPqpW7GE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/say-goodbye-to-communications-complexity/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/say-goodbye-to-communications-complexity/We would appreciate your vote!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/p0afgwiCURg/
http://blogs.scansource.com/we-would-appreciate-your-vote/#commentsFri, 21 Oct 2016 20:00:50 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18108Exciting news! ScanSource is up for Distributor of the Year in the Channelnomics Innovation Awards! Winner is based on popular vote, so we would greatly appreciate your support. You can vote here. Voting closes October 28, 2016. Thank you for your help, and as always, your ongoing partnership with us! &#160;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/p0afgwiCURg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/we-would-appreciate-your-vote/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/we-would-appreciate-your-vote/Unified Communications: 6 Considerations for Vendor Selectionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/xnvTB6ZmcjY/
http://blogs.scansource.com/unified-communications-6-considerations-for-vendor-selection/#commentsTue, 11 Oct 2016 21:09:28 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18103So you’ve done your homework with regard to unified communications (UC) and have decided that your business could benefit from the improved collaboration capabilities it offers. You’ve also explored the various UC deployment models – onsite, cloud and hybrid – and have a good sense for which you’d choose. It’s time to start talking to [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/xnvTB6ZmcjY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/unified-communications-6-considerations-for-vendor-selection/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/unified-communications-6-considerations-for-vendor-selection/Hanwha Unveils New Technology at ASIShttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/i6usU6cCBOE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/hanwha/#commentsWed, 05 Oct 2016 20:34:50 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18095Hanwha unveiled exciting new products in their Wisenet camera series at the 2016 ASIS event in Orlando. Positioning themselves as a key player in the security market, some of Hanwha’s new cameras and technology can be found below: Multi-Sensor Camera: The new Wisenet P Series Multi-Sensor Panoramic Camera captures 180° panoramic seamless images via four [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/i6usU6cCBOE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/hanwha/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/hanwha/Polycom Brings Skype for Business User Interface to Polycom Group Series Video Endpointshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/3lU3SFgfihg/
http://blogs.scansource.com/polycom-brings-skype-for-business-user-interface-to-polycom-group-series-video-endpoints/#commentsFri, 30 Sep 2016 21:04:51 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18090On September 26, 2016, Polycom announced that the Polycom Group Series video endpoints will include the Skype for Business User Interface. In addition to that, they are also extending the Skype for Business User Interface to popular voice solutions, including the Polycom VVX 500 and 600 Series Business Media Phones and the Polycom RealPresence Trio [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/3lU3SFgfihg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/polycom-brings-skype-for-business-user-interface-to-polycom-group-series-video-endpoints/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/polycom-brings-skype-for-business-user-interface-to-polycom-group-series-video-endpoints/ShoreTel Spotlight: Mimi Bondhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/IsyeHAFWonU/
http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-mimi-bond/#commentsTue, 27 Sep 2016 20:04:33 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18061Our Sales Reps are your dedicated, single point of contact. They are some of the most seasoned and knowledgeable specialists in the industry and are here to enable you. Especially Mimi Bond who has been helping ShoreTel partners at every step of the sale for 12 years and counting! No matter what type of support [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/IsyeHAFWonU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-mimi-bond/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-mimi-bond/Making Money in a Microsoft Cloud PBX Environment – Endpoints and Peripheralshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/9SkziuwPVPE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/making-money-in-a-microsoft-cloud-pbx-environment-endpoints-and-peripherals/#commentsTue, 27 Sep 2016 20:00:22 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18068In a previous post, we talked about how, even though your customers may be moving away from a premises-based, CAPEX approach to Unified Communications, in favor of a cloud-based, OPEX approach, there is still a way to make money by selling and installing much-needed infrastructure to support successful cloud-based deployments. However, that is but one [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/9SkziuwPVPE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/making-money-in-a-microsoft-cloud-pbx-environment-endpoints-and-peripherals/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/making-money-in-a-microsoft-cloud-pbx-environment-endpoints-and-peripherals/How to Save Money on Your Technology Upgradeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/vP7-BjoYqzo/
http://blogs.scansource.com/buy-back-program/#commentsTue, 27 Sep 2016 19:42:54 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18054As technology is ever-evolving, it’s inevitable that hardware and devices will reach their end of life before you’re ready to give them up. As upgrades become costly, especially at the enterprise level, many are left wondering what to do with old equipment. They reach a crossroads deciding between investing in new technology or squeezing the [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/vP7-BjoYqzo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/buy-back-program/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/buy-back-program/7 Trends to Look For in Today’s Contact Centershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/mjQxNr1BvJA/
http://blogs.scansource.com/7-trends-to-look-for-in-todays-contact-centers/#commentsThu, 22 Sep 2016 15:02:18 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18043Calling customer service is typically not something most of us look forward to. Whether for product questions or order problems, the overall communication with customer service historically is a challenge for both agent and customer. Thankfully, 2016 has seen many positive changes in the overall call center experience, as technology increases the options for communication. [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/mjQxNr1BvJA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/7-trends-to-look-for-in-todays-contact-centers/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/7-trends-to-look-for-in-todays-contact-centers/Dos and Don’ts When Moving to Office 365 Cloud Voicehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/KFfcbBufMsQ/
http://blogs.scansource.com/dos-and-donts-when-moving-to-office-365-cloud-voice/#commentsTue, 20 Sep 2016 13:47:52 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18032Over the past few years, more and more organizations have started to look at Microsoft Skype for Business as their unified communications (UC) solution. In fact, nearly 40% of Skype for Business customers are now using the platform for voice because of its unique features and capabilities. If you are looking to take S4B to [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/KFfcbBufMsQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/dos-and-donts-when-moving-to-office-365-cloud-voice/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/dos-and-donts-when-moving-to-office-365-cloud-voice/4 Reasons to Start Looking at Alternatives to Your Current Phone System NOWhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/nOIIosbp6PU/
http://blogs.scansource.com/4-reasons-to-start-looking-at-alternatives-to-your-current-phone-system-now/#commentsFri, 16 Sep 2016 18:17:27 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18020If the contract on your current legacy on-premises phone system is coming up for renewal, you may already be considering new options. But even if you’re in the beginning or middle of your contract, you should also start examining cloud alternatives right now. Here’s why: 1. Obsolete Technology - Given the rapidly changing demands of [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/nOIIosbp6PU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/4-reasons-to-start-looking-at-alternatives-to-your-current-phone-system-now/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/4-reasons-to-start-looking-at-alternatives-to-your-current-phone-system-now/How to Still Conduct Business in a Noisy Environmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/QvmVBdoQjjc/
http://blogs.scansource.com/how-to-still-conduct-business-in-a-noisy-environment/#commentsMon, 12 Sep 2016 19:43:52 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18015We’ve all been there before. You’re trying to conduct business in an open, cubicle environment via telephone call and your coworkers are celebrating a victory or talking over their desks. Your attempts at listening intently, much less sounding professional, are pretty much lost. As workplaces move to more open spaces in an effort to promote [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/QvmVBdoQjjc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/how-to-still-conduct-business-in-a-noisy-environment/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/how-to-still-conduct-business-in-a-noisy-environment/ShoreTel Spotlight: Merchandising Teamhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/ECkd1AlLng0/
http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-merchandising-team/#commentsWed, 31 Aug 2016 19:21:49 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=18000Watch out, because the ShoreTel Merchandising team may play a prank or ten on you if you aren’t on your guard. This team knows how to work well together and accomplish a large workload day in and out. Whether these ShoreTel dedicated Product Managers are placing renewals, creating a marketing campaign, assisting Sales Reps, selling [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/ECkd1AlLng0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-merchandising-team/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-merchandising-team/How Power Solutions Can Affect Your Customer Operationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/8LCsvwr5-Xs/
http://blogs.scansource.com/how-power-solutions-can-affect-your-data-center-operations/#commentsThu, 25 Aug 2016 15:30:45 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17991You may have been aware of the recent Delta Airlines shutdown that cancelled 300 planes and left people scrambling for new flights amid mass confusion. More than just an inconvenience, if a company undergoes a loss of power and data, literally, lives can be affected. While not every reseller is responsible for managing IT needs [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/8LCsvwr5-Xs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/how-power-solutions-can-affect-your-data-center-operations/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/how-power-solutions-can-affect-your-data-center-operations/9 Business Dynamics that Scream Cloudhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/w1I6iSoO8LE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/9-business-dynamics-that-scream-cloud/#commentsFri, 19 Aug 2016 15:33:12 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17985Certain business dynamics are custom-made for cloud-based communications solutions. If you want to spend less time managing infrastructure and more time focusing on your core business objectives, it’s time to consider the cloud. Step back and take a fresh look at the forces affecting your business. Check out the list below to see if any [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/w1I6iSoO8LE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/9-business-dynamics-that-scream-cloud/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/9-business-dynamics-that-scream-cloud/How Can the Right Phone System Make Life Easier for a Small-to-Medium Business?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/FqICbgS2USE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/how-can-the-right-phone-system-make-life-easier-for-a-small-to-medium-business/#commentsTue, 16 Aug 2016 15:05:05 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17975When we talk to small-to-medium businesses (SMB) about their communications needs, several key themes emerge. First of all, they want a system that just works—totally reliable and something they don’t have to worry about during evenings and weekends. So far, so good. Another recurring theme is around having a system that can grow and develop [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/FqICbgS2USE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/how-can-the-right-phone-system-make-life-easier-for-a-small-to-medium-business/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/how-can-the-right-phone-system-make-life-easier-for-a-small-to-medium-business/How to Configure Your Business with ScanSource’s Custom Configuration Centerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/XQ0ZrjgPQxg/
http://blogs.scansource.com/how-to-configure-your-business-with-scansources-custom-configuration-center/#commentsTue, 16 Aug 2016 14:56:08 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17972ScanSource offers a variety of value ads as part of our list of services; however, it is one of the lesser-known services that perhaps offers the biggest impact. The Custom Configuration Center (CCC), located centrally in our Southaven, Miss., distribution center, allows our customers to purchase their hardware products, have them configured on-site and then [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/XQ0ZrjgPQxg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/how-to-configure-your-business-with-scansources-custom-configuration-center/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/how-to-configure-your-business-with-scansources-custom-configuration-center/ShoreTel Spotlight: Frank Blackwell, Vice President of Sales for ScanSource Communicationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/CFDv0tCrdbo/
http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-frank-blackwell-vice-president-of-sales-for-scansource-communications/#commentsThu, 04 Aug 2016 17:49:53 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17963Say “Hello” to Frank Blackwell, Vice President of Sales for ScanSource Communications. Frank is a new face to the Communications Business Unit, but not to the ScanSource team or to the distribution channel. A seasoned vet with almost 13 years working on the ScanSource team, he got his start working for a local business selling [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/CFDv0tCrdbo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-frank-blackwell-vice-president-of-sales-for-scansource-communications/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-frank-blackwell-vice-president-of-sales-for-scansource-communications/Transform your Printing Business with Zebra Technologies’ Specialized Printing Solutionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/G0M0FclKLSM/
http://blogs.scansource.com/zebra-printers/#commentsMon, 01 Aug 2016 18:44:06 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17904Zebra Technologies understands there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to designing printers and complementary media. So creating multiple printers that provide specific options for a variety of verticals is at the crux of Zebra’s printing solutions. Understanding the demands and unique needs attached to a vertical like healthcare means the same printer used [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/G0M0FclKLSM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/zebra-printers/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/zebra-printers/Which UC Trends are your Customers Adopting in 2016?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/X69gIgLyV3o/
http://blogs.scansource.com/which-uc-trends-are-your-customers-adopting-in-2016/#commentsFri, 29 Jul 2016 15:56:55 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17951We have all come to know and expect the familiar scene of a typical business workplace. Hard-wired phones, email platforms, desktops, and conference rooms with potential video capabilities. Today, however, business communications have extended past the hardware and transcended into the cloud, are more mobile, and have not only simplified, but unified our ability to [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/X69gIgLyV3o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/which-uc-trends-are-your-customers-adopting-in-2016/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/which-uc-trends-are-your-customers-adopting-in-2016/Join Mitel & ScanSource Communications for Happy Hourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/Zvzku7-ZFms/
http://blogs.scansource.com/join-mitel-scansource-communications-for-happy-hour/#commentsThu, 28 Jul 2016 13:47:56 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17941Join Mitel &#38; ScanSource Communications for Happy Hour on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the famous Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta. Come by for a drink and get the opportunity to exchange ideas with some of the brightest minds from the Unified Communications &#38; Collaboration industry. In addition to great conversation, [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/Zvzku7-ZFms" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/join-mitel-scansource-communications-for-happy-hour/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/join-mitel-scansource-communications-for-happy-hour/Barco and Polycom: Collaboration Solutionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/cNX1WwwycLg/
http://blogs.scansource.com/barco-and-polycom-collaboration-solution/#commentsWed, 20 Jul 2016 19:55:20 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17895Barco’s newest ClickShare models were a major point of interest at this year’s InfoComm! If you’re not familiar with Barco or how it complements Polycom’s RealPresence Group Series line, this post outlines how it can help create a complete unified collaboration solution. Last year, Barco was honored with Polycom’s Technology Partner Innovation Award and was [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/cNX1WwwycLg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/barco-and-polycom-collaboration-solution/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/barco-and-polycom-collaboration-solution/Phone System Deployment Options: How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorsehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/zmKQMiZItOI/
http://blogs.scansource.com/phone-system-deployment-options-how-to-avoid-buyers-remorse/#commentsWed, 20 Jul 2016 14:54:20 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17873There’s nothing worse than investing a significant amount of time and money in a new technology solution only to eventually realize the product will not live up to your expectations. For those with limited budgets, an investment that fails to deliver can damage both profits and reputations. Your business phone system is no exception. And [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/zmKQMiZItOI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/phone-system-deployment-options-how-to-avoid-buyers-remorse/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/phone-system-deployment-options-how-to-avoid-buyers-remorse/Making Money in a Microsoft Cloud PBX Environment – Infrastructurehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/dwNRgzbyf6M/
http://blogs.scansource.com/making-money-in-a-microsoft-cloud-pbx-environment-infrastructure/#commentsMon, 18 Jul 2016 15:31:55 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17862As Microsoft Skype for Business Online with Cloud PBX gains feature parity with on-premises installations, resellers have to change the way they engage potential customers interested in their products. The days when resellers provided the whole telecommunications stack are fading as customers embrace the OPEX model by moving to the cloud for their communications needs. [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/dwNRgzbyf6M" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/making-money-in-a-microsoft-cloud-pbx-environment-infrastructure/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/making-money-in-a-microsoft-cloud-pbx-environment-infrastructure/Could your business survive a $50,000 loss?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/qG9eD0T-pPE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/could-your-business-survive-a-50000-loss/#commentsMon, 18 Jul 2016 15:25:47 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17865The high cost of phone downtime: Could your business survive a $50,000 loss? By Mitchell Berenson – Intermedia Director of Marketing When I talk to companies about the importance of proper business continuity planning, I find that most businesses still rely on premises-based PBX systems or service from the phone company. And while that seems [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/qG9eD0T-pPE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/could-your-business-survive-a-50000-loss/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/could-your-business-survive-a-50000-loss/Sennheiser + ShoreTel = Seamless Plug-n-Playhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/WAH-Wp4TbF8/
http://blogs.scansource.com/sennheiser-shoretel-seamless-plug-n-play/#commentsWed, 06 Jul 2016 21:25:09 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17855ScanSource Communications is excited to announce that Sennheiser’s headsets and speakerphones have been validated by ShoreTel as interoperable. Sennheiser’s premium headsets and speakerphones make the perfect audio companions for ShoreTel’s IP phone or UC client. By using Sennheiser headsets with ShoreTel systems, clients are now able to manage the call-control functions such as the answer [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/WAH-Wp4TbF8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/sennheiser-shoretel-seamless-plug-n-play/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/sennheiser-shoretel-seamless-plug-n-play/ShoreTel Spotlight: Fran Farrell, Team Leader Technical Serviceshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/-qs8-qDQyZs/
http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-fran-farrell-team-leader-technical-services/#commentsWed, 06 Jul 2016 13:19:45 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17851We provide award-winning pre- and post-sale technical support on all products we sell. Our ShoreTel-certified technicians have the answers you need to get up and running. Especially Fran Farrell… born and raised in Philadelphia. Fran has been on the ScanSource team for 17 years and his positive, can-do attitude impacts the daily lives of ScanSource [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/-qs8-qDQyZs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-fran-farrell-team-leader-technical-services/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/shoretel-spotlight-fran-farrell-team-leader-technical-services/A Quick Recap of InfoComm 2016http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/6qzIExGKup0/
http://blogs.scansource.com/a-quick-recap-of-infocomm-2016/#commentsMon, 27 Jun 2016 20:12:52 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17832by Lauren Eckstein With the lights of Vegas, it is easy to get lost in the crowd. At a show of 38,833 visitors, the InfoComm 2016 crowd was filled with over 35% first-time attendees, trying to navigate their way through a sea of ProAV solutions. ScanSource was a spotlight to many of these visitors &#8211; with [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/6qzIExGKup0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/a-quick-recap-of-infocomm-2016/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/a-quick-recap-of-infocomm-2016/Mobility Trends in the Workplace Extend Beyond BYODhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/aLxlZir7kAs/
http://blogs.scansource.com/mobility-trends-in-the-workplace-extend-beyond-byod/#commentsMon, 27 Jun 2016 14:43:32 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17822BYOD is nothing new, with companies encouraging the use of personal laptops, tablets, and smartphones in the office. While they often provide flexible workplaces, they can also pose a security threat for many IT departments. But having a well-defined BYOD policy, alongside mobile device management, allows employees to be strategic and still protect their privacy [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/aLxlZir7kAs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/mobility-trends-in-the-workplace-extend-beyond-byod/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/mobility-trends-in-the-workplace-extend-beyond-byod/“The Great Market Reaction to MS Skype for Business Cloud Connector Edition”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/SdP3naTbK1w/
http://blogs.scansource.com/the-great-market-reaction-to-ms-skype-for-business-cloud-connector-edition/#commentsMon, 20 Jun 2016 13:47:15 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17779by Barry Spielman Why I shouldn’t have been Surprised Among the responsibilities I have in my marketing position at AudioCodes, I manage campaigns. So when I was asked to run a campaign for AudioCodes’ new appliance for Skype for Business Cloud Connector Edition, I treated it like I do any of the other campaign topics. [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/SdP3naTbK1w" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/the-great-market-reaction-to-ms-skype-for-business-cloud-connector-edition/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/the-great-market-reaction-to-ms-skype-for-business-cloud-connector-edition/California Dreaming with ShoreTelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/7hxyHADOAcM/
http://blogs.scansource.com/california-dreaming-with-shoretel/#commentsTue, 14 Jun 2016 11:00:53 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17744Selling ShoreTel through ScanSource Communications gives you the competitive advantage you’ve been waiting for – allowing you to take your sales to heights you may not have thought possible. Our program, Beyond Expectations, does exactly that. Not only do our participants experience an average of 69% sales growth, they also get the chance to win [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/7hxyHADOAcM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/california-dreaming-with-shoretel/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/california-dreaming-with-shoretel/Announcing live, instructor-led ShoreTel Academieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/tke8GO0-PLE/
http://blogs.scansource.com/announcing-live-instructor-led-shoretel-academies/#commentsThu, 09 Jun 2016 20:57:16 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17746Do you need ShoreTel UC Implementation training, but prefer a classroom experience, rather than the online version of the Academies? Well…now we have it! Introducing instructor-led, classroom versions of ShoreTel UC Installer (UCSI) and ShoreTel UC Programmer (UCSP) Academies. These classroom sessions offer a learning alternative to the existing ShoreTel Academies. Completing these two 2.5 [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/tke8GO0-PLE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/announcing-live-instructor-led-shoretel-academies/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/announcing-live-instructor-led-shoretel-academies/Most Forgotten App Development Best Practicehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/XXU9neHRbAA/
http://blogs.scansource.com/most-forgotten-app-development-best-practice/#commentsWed, 08 Jun 2016 17:56:35 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17737By Jim Machi &#160; On April 19, Dialogic’s Alan Percy hosted a web seminar on “Application Development Best Practices.” To listen to the web seminar, please click here. While I was listening to that web seminar, I had my Product Management hat on. In my blogs, I typically write about what’s going on in the [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/XXU9neHRbAA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/most-forgotten-app-development-best-practice/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/most-forgotten-app-development-best-practice/A Business Guide to Cloud Communicationshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/VibLfJf42zw/
http://blogs.scansource.com/a-business-guide-to-cloud-communications/#commentsTue, 07 Jun 2016 20:54:52 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17729It’s inevitable that your traditional, trusted phone system will eventually show signs of age or weakness. Perhaps it isn’t flexible enough to keep up with the needs of your business as you add branch offices or move applications to the cloud or is becoming unreliable with more dropped calls and degrading call quality. Is your [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/VibLfJf42zw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/a-business-guide-to-cloud-communications/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/a-business-guide-to-cloud-communications/IP Desk Phones – A Phone is Just a Phone Right?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/djOC1cMIy7g/
http://blogs.scansource.com/ip-desk-phones-a-phone-is-just-a-phone-right/#commentsTue, 07 Jun 2016 19:32:57 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17690by Ewan Haig Being nearly three months into my new role at AudioCodes, it’s been a steep learning curve given the breadth of products and markets we address. Before I started, I was curious as to why AudioCodes was making such significant investments in the IP phone range, given we were primarily known for more [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/djOC1cMIy7g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/ip-desk-phones-a-phone-is-just-a-phone-right/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/ip-desk-phones-a-phone-is-just-a-phone-right/What’s new in RealPresence Debut 1.1.0?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/BpOxXm53xXI/
http://blogs.scansource.com/whats-new-in-realpresence-debut-1-1-0/#commentsTue, 07 Jun 2016 19:27:05 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17711The RealPresence Debut was announced during Polycom’s 25th Anniversary celebration in the fall of 2015. Here on the ScanSource Communications Tech Team, we were able to get our hands on these devices in March of 2016. These video codecs are extremely easy to setup. The Debut includes the traditional H.323 and SIP protocols as well as [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/BpOxXm53xXI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/whats-new-in-realpresence-debut-1-1-0/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/whats-new-in-realpresence-debut-1-1-0/Skype for Business in UC Environments…Are You Ready?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/P0AMT0uUzn8/
http://blogs.scansource.com/skype-for-business-in-uc-environmentsare-you-ready/#commentsTue, 07 Jun 2016 19:20:15 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17715Have your customers asked you about using Skype for Business in their UC environments yet? If not, they will! With the growing popularity of both VoIP systems and collaboration tools, like Skype for Business, it is inevitable. Skype for Business is increasingly on the minds of IT administrators migrating from legacy phone systems to a [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/P0AMT0uUzn8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/skype-for-business-in-uc-environmentsare-you-ready/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/skype-for-business-in-uc-environmentsare-you-ready/9 Tips for Entering and Succeeding in the Healthcare Markethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/2VRHMD0XNnc/
http://blogs.scansource.com/9-healthcare-tips/#commentsTue, 31 May 2016 16:05:03 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17652With the U.S. expenditure on healthcare projected to reach $5 trillion by 2022 (CompTIA report), there will be no shortage of opportunities for technology providers to be successful in the healthcare market. This vertical is unique, however, and requires a specialized approach. Below we’ve outlined nine tips for entering, staying, and becoming successful selling in [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/2VRHMD0XNnc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/9-healthcare-tips/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/9-healthcare-tips/Cool Apps on Agenda at SpeechTek 2016http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/-ZObYY88RZY/
http://blogs.scansource.com/cool-apps-on-agenda-at-speechtek-2016/#commentsTue, 24 May 2016 20:28:22 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17663Cool Apps on Agenda at SpeechTek 2016 By Tim Moynihan &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; I am planning my attendance to SpeechTek 2016 next week. After reviewing the agenda, and having attended the event off and on over many, many years, I’m finding it really interesting to see how much the show has matured consistently with [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/-ZObYY88RZY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/cool-apps-on-agenda-at-speechtek-2016/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/cool-apps-on-agenda-at-speechtek-2016/The Growing Importance of VoWiFihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/adq9EygCASc/
http://blogs.scansource.com/the-growing-importance-of-vowifi/#commentsTue, 24 May 2016 20:25:59 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17633By Jim Machi VoWiFi is not new. Many of us have been using VoIP through the likes of Skype or Lync for many years and VoWiFi through the mobile versions of these VoIP offerings. In the context of this blog though, VoWiFi is about getting calls on your mobile phone number. Since VoLTE is IP-based, [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/adq9EygCASc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/the-growing-importance-of-vowifi/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/the-growing-importance-of-vowifi/CRN Recognizes ShoreTel for Best Channel Partner Programshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~3/wShqP-xthKU/
http://blogs.scansource.com/crn-recognizes-shoretel-for-best-channel-partner-programs/#commentsMon, 23 May 2016 21:20:44 +0000http://blogs.scansource.com/?p=17648CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has once again recognized ShoreTel among an elite subset of companies that offer solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs. For the third consecutive year – and fifth time overall – CRN has awarded ShoreTel a 5-Star rating in its annual Partner Program Guide. The [&#8230;]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ScanSourceBlogs/~4/wShqP-xthKU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>http://blogs.scansource.com/crn-recognizes-shoretel-for-best-channel-partner-programs/feed/0http://blogs.scansource.com/crn-recognizes-shoretel-for-best-channel-partner-programs/